Shift of R&D to Asia, and so does the power… R&D and publication of research papers are the lifeblood of a nation’s prosperity. By fostering innovation,... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
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Business & Finance HSBC Chief Executive Quinn to retire HONG KONG: HSBC said Chief Executive Noel Quinn will retire, a surprise departure from the Asia-focused bank he has... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:00am
World Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Life & Style Christie’s to open new Hong Kong HQ, sees growing Asian Gen Z interest HONG KONG: Auction house Christie’s hopes its new 50,000-sq-ft Asia headquarters that opens in Hong Kong in... Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:55pm
World Red Sea ballistic missile attacks trigger Asian interest in defences SINGAPORE: The use of anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) in the Red Sea has spurred interest in Asia about the... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Markets Asia LNG imports are robust, but record supply keeps spot prices muted: Russell LAUNCESTON: The spot price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is continuing to meander at low levels amid ample supply... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:18am
Markets Red Sea worries cause spike in refined fuel prices, but market will adjust: Russell LAUNCESTON: The main impact from the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the threat to ships transiting the... Published 30 Jan, 2024 10:21am
Markets Iran lowers January light crude price to Asia Iran has set the official selling price (OSP) of its Iranian Light crude oil grade for Asian buyers at $3.60 a... Published 26 Dec, 2023 11:13am
Markets S&P Global launches Southeast Asia’s first LNG price assessment SINGAPORE: Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, on Monday launched Southeast Asia’s first price... Published 23 Oct, 2023 10:38am
World China, India lead Asia’s biggest hydropower crunch in decades SINGAPORE: Hydropower generation in Asia has plunged at the fastest rate in decades amid sharp declines in China and... Published 22 Sep, 2023 12:33pm
Markets Malaysia to discuss rice export curbs with India KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will talk to the Indian government to find a “best solution” over the South Asian country’s... Published 18 Sep, 2023 12:18pm
Markets Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty, Asian Development Bank says MANILA: The coronavirus pandemic and rise in cost of living have pushed close to 70 million more people in... Published 24 Aug, 2023 10:31am
Markets Iran raises September crude prices to Asia SINGAPORE: Iran has set the official selling price (OSP) of its Iranian Light crude oil grade for Asian buyers at... Published 18 Aug, 2023 10:17am
World Scorching heatwaves set to break records around the globe ROME: Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, triggering health warnings and fanning... Published 17 Jul, 2023 05:22pm
Markets Asia’s factory output slumps as weak China demand weighs TOKYO: Asia’s factory activity slumped in June, business surveys showed on Monday, as sluggish demand in China and... Published 03 Jul, 2023 09:08am
Perspectives Power of retail bonds: a stable funding source for Asian governments Retail bonds are neither new nor terribly exciting financial instruments. However, they are proving powerful... Published 17 Jun, 2023 04:34pm
Markets Biden ‘optimistic’ on debt talks with Republicans as default looms REHOBOTH BEACH: President Joe Biden said Sunday he remains “optimistic” about finding an agreement with his... Published 15 May, 2023 11:13am
Business & Finance Room for one more? Saudi moves in on Gulf aviation market RIYADH: Undeterred by a crowded Gulf market, Saudi Arabia is going all in on an aggressive aviation expansion, with... Published 29 Mar, 2023 10:28am
World World welcomes 2023 and leaves a stormy year behind The world welcomed the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals,... Published 01 Jan, 2023 10:22am
Print VP Harris tells Asia the US is ‘here to stay’ BANGKOK: Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the United States is committed to the region... Published 19 Nov, 2022 05:49am
Markets Saudi Aramco to ship full oil contract volumes to Asia in Dec SINGAPORE: Saudi Aramco has told at least four refinery customers in North Asia they will receive full contract... Published 10 Nov, 2022 09:48am
Markets Shell buys Asia-based waste oil recycler to boost biofuels output SINGAPORE: Shell Eastern Petroleum, a unit of oil giant Shell, said on Tuesday it has acquired Asia-based waste oil... Published 01 Nov, 2022 10:34am
Business & Finance Telenor Q3 gets surprise boost from one-off gain in Pakistan OSLO: Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor on Wednesday reported third-quarter core earnings above forecasts thanks... Published 26 Oct, 2022 12:21pm
Pakistan Pakistan has low participation of female labour force: ADB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of female labour force participation in Asia, says the Asian... Published 21 Oct, 2022 06:57am
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Markets Russia exporting lighter, sweeter Urals oil as taps Asia demand MOSCOW: Russia has been improving the quality of its flagship Urals crude oil export, making the heavily-discounted... Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am
World North Korea says US is setting up Asian NATO; vows stronger defence SEOUL: North Korea has accused the United States of setting up a military alliance like NATO in Asia, saying the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 11:17am
World Biden leaves for Asia under Ukraine, North Korea nuclear shadows ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: President Joe Biden left Thursday for South Korea and Japan to cement US leadership in Asia at... Published 20 May, 2022 10:54am
Markets U.S. power and natgas prices soar during spring heatwave U.S. spot power and natural gas prices soared on Thursday to their highest a year or more in several parts of the... Published 20 May, 2022 10:16am
Honoraria for NA, Senate staff but no change in tax rates for salaried group as Aurangzeb wraps up budget discussion
Honoraria for NA, Senate staff but no change in tax rates for salaried group as Aurangzeb wraps up budget discussion